Anchorage, Alaska vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 13.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,738 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in State College
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. State College, PA
Compared to Anchorage, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower